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Program overview

In Côte d’Ivoire, maternal mortality is a significant issue, accounting for 14% of female deaths among 15–19-year-olds and 21.9% among 20–24-year-olds. While progress has been made in contraceptive practices since the 1984 World Fertility Survey, challenges persist. According to the 2020 PMA 2020 survey, the modern contraceptive prevalence rate among married women is 28.3%, with 22.0% for modern methods, including DMPA-SC subcutaneous injectables (32.1%), pills (31.3%), and implants (15.3%).

Access to quality family planning services is still inadequate, leading to a high number of unwanted pregnancies and insufficient obstetric care, posing risks to women’s lives, health, and economic well-being. In response, CHAI is committed to reducing maternal mortality by strengthening the health system’s capabilities, focusing on prevention, proven interventions, and swift referrals.

To address unintended pregnancies and enhance safe abortion services, CHAI aims to increase access to essential reproductive health products and services in collaboration with governments. This involves pursuing global and country-focused market-shaping opportunities and engaging in-country around guidelines, registration, tendering, procurement, and service delivery.

As CHAI expands programs and operations in Côte d’Ivoire, we are actively seeking a qualified Program Manager for Sexual and Reproductive Health. We value qualities such as resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, independence, energy, and work ethic. The ideal candidate should have a track record of delivering quality results with limited resources, functioning independently and flexibly. Cultural sensitivity skills and high emotional intelligence are crucial, given the close collaboration with government and external partners.

Role overview

This Program Manager will lead the SRH team’s work in strategizing, developing, and implementing interventions aimed to increase contraceptive prevalence and reduce maternal mortality. The Program Manager will work closely with the MoH and other partner agencies by providing technical assistance, project management, and implementation support, as needed. Other programmatic needs may arise, so flexibility will be essential.

The Program Manager will report to the Country Director (or such other manager as CHAI may designate) and will regularly collaborate and communicate with the relevant CHAI global team. They will be based in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire with expected travel to the districts on occasion.

This position is funded through December 31, 2024, with the possibility of renewal, contingent on funding.

• Program Leadership and Stakeholder Coordination:
• Develop and maintain SRH’s strategy, aligning with government and donor objectives.
• Identify and guide strategic program expansion while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including MOH and relevant government bodies.
• Coordinate training, distributions, and activities to ensure effective program implementation.

• Donor Relationship Management:
• Coordinate with donors for updates, budget management, and identifying funding opportunities.
• Manage the SRH program budget and work closely with CHAI and donor teams for seamless collaboration.

• Research Management & Program Coordination:
• Lead communications with CHAI SRH management and teams.
• Manage the CHAI research team, support insight generation, and lead mapping of intervention areas.
• Disseminate research findings to government and stakeholders.

• Research Operations:
• Draft field operation plans, training modules, and research protocols.
• Identify and support third-party data collection agencies.
• Ensure quality training of survey teams and oversee fieldwork implementation.
• Liaise with tool programmer for data collection.

• Data Management and Analysis:
• Devise Data Quality Audit methods and reports.
• Clean and manage datasets, execute data cleaning commands, and analyze large datasets.

• Undertake duties as requested by the leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, Statistics, Demography, Public Health, Epidemiology, M&E, or a related discipline with 7 years of experience, or a Master’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in conducting extensive research using qualitative and quantitative methodologies, with a focus on the development sector.
• Skilled in coding with STATA/R and advanced Excel, demonstrating robust data analytic capabilities for managing extensive datasets.
• Exceptional communication skills encompassing written, verbal, and visual presentation proficiency.
• Hands-on experience in planning and executing field research, creating training materials, and implementing data quality monitoring processes.
• Capable of translating research insights into practical on-the-ground programming recommendations.
• Exhibits strategic thinking, adept at navigating ambiguity, and excels in problem-solving within a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Solid background in research methods.
• Proven track record in planning and executing large-scale projects, including budgeting and activity planning.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate collaborative, senior-level relationships and effectively engage with multiple stakeholders.
• Expertise in the health care sector, health systems, and collaboration with government institutions.
• Effective management of lean teams and successful collaboration with government bodies, officers, INGOs, and related institutions.
• Outstanding analytical skills in both qualitative and quantitative domains, coupled with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Fluent in both French and English.

Advantages

• Experience living and working in developing countries.
• Background in pharmaceuticals.
• Expertise in supply chain management, HR management, and/or grant management.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing and managing grants.
• Experience in developing and overseeing program monitoring and evaluation plans.
• Prior experience and/or expertise in SRMNH is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in a management consulting firm or a similar fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

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